On 15 of April 2024, the Hague Court of Appeal decided that two Dutch companies are not to be prosecuted for profiting from human trafficking, money laundering or fencing. The …
Former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson on trial for workplace death of Pala’amo Kalati in unprecedented prosecution
Former Port of Auckland boss Tony Gibson failed to use his “influence, power and resource” to ensure frontline workers were kept safe before a stevedore was fatally crushed by a …
What the Scorching Summer Does to Delhi’s Informal Workers
All informal workers face climate change and it impacts their livelihood – reduced income as well as reduced hours of work. Workers talk about fatigue and dehydration, excessive sweating, and …
Rights call for delivery bike riders
Delivery platform operators who fail to declare their delivery riders are considered in violation of labour protection laws, says the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). After receiving complaints, the NHRC …
NCP Switzerland Final Statement: Specific Instance regarding Lombard Odier submitted by the international trade union IUF
“On 5 April 2023, the Swiss NCP received a written submission by the International Trade Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (hereafter “IUF” or …
Closing loopholes bill: the right to disconnect and five other changes coming to Australian workplaces
Laws agreed by Labor, Greens and David Pocock allows casuals to more easily apply to become permanent and may increase pay in gig economy. Labor’s closing loopholes bill passed the Senate on …
After seven years of operation, Nepal aims to legalise ride-sharing services
The Bagmati province government has said it is in the final stages of introducing a legal framework for app-based ride-sharing services, seven years after the services were introduced in Kathmandu, …
The President ratifies the Industrial Relations Act
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified the Industrial Relations Bill today. The Parliament passed this bill at the 37th sitting of its third session this year, held on Monday, December 18, …
The President ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Act
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Act No. 09/2023) today (January 02, 2024). The bill was passed by parliament on Monday, December 18, 2023, at …
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